Baidu Inc (BIDU)vsUSA TODAY Co., Inc. (TDAY)
BIDU
Baidu Inc
$126.53
+4.56%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $41.17B
TDAY
USA TODAY Co., Inc.
$7.23
-0.69%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $1.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baidu Inc generates 5507% more annual revenue ($129.08B vs $2.30B). BIDU leads profitability with a 4.3% profit margin vs 0.1%. BIDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.72. BIDU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 46/100 (D+).
BIDU
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
TDAY
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BIDU.
Margin of Safety
+72.0%
Fair Value
$21.70
Current Price
$7.23
$14.47 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.5%
Weak financial health signals
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.1% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BIDU
The strongest argument for BIDU centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.72 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TDAY
The strongest argument for TDAY centers on PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.94 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BIDU
The primary concerns for BIDU are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 70.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TDAY
The primary concerns for TDAY are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 739.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 5.96 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TDAY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.44 — expect wider price swings.
BIDU is growing revenue faster at -4.1% — sustainability is the question.
BIDU generates stronger free cash flow (88M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BIDU scores higher overall (46/100 vs 45/100). TDAY offers better value entry with a 72.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Baidu Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · China
Baidu, Inc. provides Internet search services primarily in China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.
USA TODAY Co., Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a media and digital marketing solutions company in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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